Porta Flaminia

The Porta Flaminia was the most important road to the north of Rome, part of the Aurelian Walls.

History
The gate was originally the starting point for the Via Flaminia leading to Ariminum (present-day Rimini, Italy), making it the most important road to the north of Rome. It eventually became the Porta del Popolo granting access to the famous Piazza del Popolo.